Are you passionate about clinical trials and want to work with a fun interdisciplinary research team? The Crnich research team is seeking an individual to fill the Clinical Research Coordinator II or Clinical Research Project Coordinator I role to oversee a portfolio of research projects being conducted at the UW and our affiliated VA hospital! The Crnich team is involved in the conduct of research in three areas: 1) design, implementation and evaluation of interventions to improve antibiotic use in long-term care facilities; 2) design, implementation and evaluation of interventions to improve the practice of infection prevention in long-term care facilities; and 3) studying the effects of treatments to improve outcomes in patients suffering from infectious diseases, including bone/soft tissue and COVID-19 infections. The individual hired will be primarily responsible for the conduct of clinical studies being conducted at our affiliated VA hospital.
Initial responsibilities will be focused on human subject recruitment/enrollment, primary data collection, maintaining data quality and assurance as well as managing regulatory and compliance aspects of assigned VA projects. The candidate will also serve as the backup coordinator for other research projects conducted by our team. Successful candidates will also have the opportunity to engage in data analyses and participating in efforts to disseminate research results as well as advanced project management responsibilities (study start up/closeout, preparation and coordination of study site visits and representing the team at national meetings).
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Education:
Preferred Bachelor's Degree BA / BS preferred
Qualifications:
Required: -At least 1 year of prior human subjects research experience. -Understanding of research confidentiality/privacy issues. -Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills. -Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, & PowerPoint.
Preferred: -Experience in project management or team management. -Ability to read, understand and follow a research protocol. -Prior experience in healthcare or public health fields. -Prior experience with the conduct of clinical trials, including subject recruitment and performing informed consent. -Prior experience with IRB protocol development. -Prior experience with preparing study protocols and manuals of operations. -Prior experience preparing project reports, scientific manuscripts, and/or grant proposals. -Prior experience with obtaining and processing microbiological samples. -Skills in spreadsheet construction and analyses. -Skills in database and/or statistical software.
COVID-19 Considerations:
UW-Madison continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols to protect our campus from COVID-19. All employees remain subject to the COVID-19 Workplace Safety Policy: https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-5086. Please visit https://covidresponse.wisc.edu for the most up-to-date information.
Work Type:
Full or Part Time: 75% - 100%
This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $50,000 ANNUAL (12 months) Depending on Qualifications
Additional Information:
This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.
Hire will be subject to criminal background check requirements.
A period of evaluation will be required.
Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles listed in this posting. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a resume and cover letter as a part of the application process. Please ensure that the resume and cover letter address how you meet the minimum/preferred qualifications for the position. You will also be asked to provide three professional/supervisor references during the application process. References will not be contacted without prior notice.
Contact:
Charles Amble caamble@medicine.wisc.edu 608-265-9049 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )
Official Title:
Clin Res Coord II(RE016) or Clin Res Project Coord I(RE102)
Department(s):
A534265-MEDICAL SCHOOL/MEDICINE/INFECT DIS
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
257508-AS
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